ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take advantage in the lull in planetary activity today to draw breath and catch up, because there are some major changes on the way! If you’ve been focusing too much on the future recently then pay careful attention to the present, because you’ll find there is something you’ve overlooked.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A distinct lack of earth energy combined with a challenging aspect is likely to make you a little hard-to-please today. If you’re tempted to look for where the grass might be greener then reconsider, Taurus; it’s the planetary influence that’s causing this rather than a friend or partner!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Cozy intimacy and romantic candle-lit dinners for two will most likely set the tone for the evening, thanks to the moon! In order to satisfy that niggling need for something more how about choosing a restaurant with breath-taking views or taking your date to somewhere you haven’t been before!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): With the moon exerting an influence you are likely to be a bit of a contradiction in terms today. Full of wisdom and insight, and yet with an inclination to do some straight-talking could make for an interesting day! You’d do best to ignore an irritating person at a social event, though!

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): You might be tempted to splash out on something a little unusual today, whether that’s an outfit, or a set of accessories for your house. However, to rid yourself of that nagging inner tension you’d be best pursuing a more artistic method of expressing your individuality, which you feel is being a little constrained at the moment!

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Thanks to a couple of challenging aspects have you could read too much into what is being said; a flattering or flirty comment will be just that – flattering and flirty. Don’t take it too seriously, Virgo; just allow yourself to enjoy the moment, and then let it go again!

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): With the moon shifting, you could find that while yesterday you were in quite a noble mood today you’ll want to concentrate on yourself and enjoy some quality ‘me time.’ There’s nothing wrong with this, but watch how you go about establishing what it is you want – be tactful, Libra!

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): There is a challenging aspect between Mars and Saturn that could impact on your day; Mars is pushing you forwards while Saturn is holding you back, resulting in a dithery, indecisive mood! Counteract this by focusing on your ley priorities today to help you see things more clearly!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): With your ruling planet influenced by both the Sun and Venus today you will be feeling supremely positive. Make the most of this and use it to draw up some clear boundaries with someone close who may have been just a little too quick to criticize your efforts recently.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Some of yesterday’s negative influences will ease today (and even more so over the next few days!) In the meantime you can counteract the slight dip in your confidence levels by holding onto the fact that it’s the planets that are causing you to doubt whether you’re on the right track.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): A friend who has really good intentions could be a little too bluntly honest with you today. You may not like what you hear, and you will probably feel that your friend could have been more tactful in the way that they delivered their observations, but they will have a point!

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): The moon could give you quite a fiery burst in the form of a rather competitive streak today. For a normally placid sign this is likely to surprise your school friends or work colleagues, but since you’ll have the edge today you can push yourself that extra mile!

FOR THOSE OF US BORN ON THIS DAY: Happy Birthday! The months ahead are likely to start with a major upsurge of activity in the area of romance. There is a very strong chance that you are on the brink of meeting someone who may turn out to be the apple of your eye in every way! There is a danger that you will be so absorbed with your new love that career or school matters are put on the back burner. This will be especially challenging in the early months of the New Year. It will be important that you find the discipline to keep on top of your day to day affairs at this time, particularly in relation to financial issues. However, your complete sense of optimism and enthusiasm will ensure that no matter what you have to organize on the mundane level you will thoroughly enjoy the year ahead!

CELEBRITY GOSSIP: Ryan Gosling is shaping up to be an extremely devoted father, but fans need not worry as his astrological chart suggests that he has no intention of retiring just yet! In fact according to the planets there is a huge opportunity on the way for Ryan that could prove to be his biggest break yet!

Today’s lucky numbers

ARIES 5, 11, 20, 27, 32, 45

TAURUS 1, 4, 13, 27, 32, 46

GEMINI 5, 11, 21, 25, 38, 47

CANCER 3, 12, 28, 33, 42, 49

LEO 2, 7, 15, 24, 38, 42

VIRGO 1, 5, 14, 21, 30, 45

LIBRA 2, 19, 23, 37, 43, 48

SCORPIO 6, 14, 26, 32, 38, 41

SAGITTARIUS 7, 12, 20, 29, 33, 47

CAPRICORN 1, 13, 18, 21, 30, 49

AQUARIUS 2, 7, 15, 23, 34, 46

PISCES 5, 11, 20, 32, 38, 46

TODAY’S CHINESE PROVERB: Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

TODAY’S MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: Draw in the breath of life, and as you breathe, smile. – Anonymous.

TODAY’S WISDOM FROM AROUND THE WORLD: It is not a fish until it is on the bank. – Irish proverb.